ICC President at the opening of UN General Assembly holds high-level meetings with States

The President of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “the Court”), Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji held an official visit to the United Nations in New York from 23 to 25 September 2018 to participate/attend the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit which took place on 24 September 2018, as well as the opening of the High-Level general debate of the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2018.

At the Summit world leaders unanimously adopted a declaration committing to redouble efforts to build a just, peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive world, as they paid tribute to the late South African President. In his statement, which was circulated during the Summit, President Eboe-Osuji stated that justice is intrinsically linked to the pursuit of lasting peace, and expressed his gratitude to the States in all regions that are standing strong in support of the Court. In doing so, added the President, States give actionable affirmation to the global commitment of ‘never again’ to the kinds of atrocious crimes that the Court was created to punish.

President Eboe-Osuji had meaningful discussions with high-level officials representing ICC States Parties and non-States Parties which served as an opportunity to reassure these States of the importance of their continued support to the Court, and to create avenues for furthering the universality of the Rome Statute. Support for the Court remains strong among States. President Eboe-Osuji also held constructive discussions with the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed in matters of mutual interest of the Court and the United Nations.

For further information, please contact Fadi El Abdallah, Spokesperson and Head of Public Affairs Unit, International Criminal Court, by telephone at: +31 (0)70 515-9152 or +31 (0)6 46448938 or by e-mail at: fadi.el-abdallah@icc-cpi.int